Cy

Cy Meaning & Origin

About Cy
The name "Cy" is a diminutive form of the name Cyrus, which has Persian origins. It is derived from the Persian word "Kūrush," meaning "far-sighted" or "young." As a standalone name, Cy is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, wisdom, and youthfulness. It is a short and modern-sounding name that carries a sense of uniqueness and individuality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cy are male.

Cy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.89% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
C
🔊 Soundex
C000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1
🌐 IPA
/saɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cy in Braille

Here's how to represent Cy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cy in braille

How to Spell the Name Cy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cy in sign language

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